​The number of people making new jobless claims across the country jumped by 31,000 to 313,000, according to a weekly report from the U.S. Department of Labor. California saw the largest drop in new claims.

​The number of people making new jobless claims across the country dropped by 21,000 to 283,000, according to a weekly report from the U.S. Department of Labor. California saw a modest increase in new claims.

​The number of people making new jobless claims across the country increased by 11,000 from to 278,000 from the previous week, according to a weekly report from the U.S. Department of Labor. California saw new claims plummet, thanks to fewer layoffs in the service industry.

​The number of people making new jobless claims across the country increased by 11,000 from to 278,000 from the previous week, according to a weekly report from the U.S. Department of Labor. California saw new claims plummet, thanks to fewer layoffs in the service industry.